used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A mighty good name, considering how we’re at the jumping-off place of the United States.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Seems to me, Rob, that the Far West has always gone by the name of the Land of the Setting Sun.”
Andy
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From this reading “What’s that splendid looking arch over there meant to represent, Rob?” asked Andy, as he pointed to the right.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading “What’s that splendid looking arch over there meant to represent, Rob?” asked Andy, as he pointed to the right.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “What’s that splendid looking arch over there meant to represent, Rob?” asked Andy, as he pointed to the right.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What’s that splendid looking arch over there meant to represent, Rob?” asked Andy, as he pointed to the right.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “A mighty good name, considering how we’re at the jumping-off place of the United States.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “That’s why the arch has been built,” Rob told him.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading “That’s why the arch has been built,” Rob told him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Seems to me, Rob, that the Far West has always gone by the name of the Land of the Setting Sun.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “They call it the Arch of the Setting Sun,” replied the scout leader.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading “A mighty good name, considering how we’re at the jumping-off place of the United States.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Seems to me, Rob, that the Far West has always gone by the name of the Land of the Setting Sun.”
destroyed or killed
From this reading Seems to me, Rob, that the Far West has always gone by the name of the Land of the Setting Sun.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “A mighty good name, considering how we’re at the jumping-off place of the United States.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Seems to me, Rob, that the Far West has always gone by the name of the Land of the Setting Sun.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What’s that splendid looking arch over there meant to represent, Rob?” asked Andy, as he pointed to the right.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “That’s why the arch has been built,” Rob told him.
how
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From this reading “A mighty good name, considering how we’re at the jumping-off place of the United States.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “They call it the Arch of the Setting Sun,” replied the scout leader.
jumping-off
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From this reading “A mighty good name, considering how we’re at the jumping-off place of the United States.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Seems to me, Rob, that the Far West has always gone by the name of the Land of the Setting Sun.”
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading “They call it the Arch of the Setting Sun,” replied the scout leader.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “What’s that splendid looking arch over there meant to represent, Rob?” asked Andy, as he pointed to the right.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seems to me, Rob, that the Far West has always gone by the name of the Land of the Setting Sun.”
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “What’s that splendid looking arch over there meant to represent, Rob?” asked Andy, as he pointed to the right.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading “A mighty good name, considering how we’re at the jumping-off place of the United States.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “A mighty good name, considering how we’re at the jumping-off place of the United States.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “They call it the Arch of the Setting Sun,” replied the scout leader.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “What’s that splendid looking arch over there meant to represent, Rob?” asked Andy, as he pointed to the right.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “A mighty good name, considering how we’re at the jumping-off place of the United States.
having a point
From this reading “What’s that splendid looking arch over there meant to represent, Rob?” asked Andy, as he pointed to the right.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “They call it the Arch of the Setting Sun,” replied the scout leader.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading “What’s that splendid looking arch over there meant to represent, Rob?” asked Andy, as he pointed to the right.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “What’s that splendid looking arch over there meant to represent, Rob?” asked Andy, as he pointed to the right.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading “What’s that splendid looking arch over there meant to represent, Rob?” asked Andy, as he pointed to the right.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “They call it the Arch of the Setting Sun,” replied the scout leader.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Seems to me, Rob, that the Far West has always gone by the name of the Land of the Setting Sun.”
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading “They call it the Arch of the Setting Sun,” replied the scout leader.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading “What’s that splendid looking arch over there meant to represent, Rob?” asked Andy, as he pointed to the right.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “A mighty good name, considering how we’re at the jumping-off place of the United States.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading “They call it the Arch of the Setting Sun,” replied the scout leader.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “What’s that splendid looking arch over there meant to represent, Rob?” asked Andy, as he pointed to the right.
That's
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From this reading “That’s why the arch has been built,” Rob told him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “What’s that splendid looking arch over there meant to represent, Rob?” asked Andy, as he pointed to the right.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “What’s that splendid looking arch over there meant to represent, Rob?” asked Andy, as he pointed to the right.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They call it the Arch of the Setting Sun,” replied the scout leader.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “What’s that splendid looking arch over there meant to represent, Rob?” asked Andy, as he pointed to the right.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “That’s why the arch has been built,” Rob told him.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading “A mighty good name, considering how we’re at the jumping-off place of the United States.
we're
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From this reading “A mighty good name, considering how we’re at the jumping-off place of the United States.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Seems to me, Rob, that the Far West has always gone by the name of the Land of the Setting Sun.”
What's
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From this reading “What’s that splendid looking arch over there meant to represent, Rob?” asked Andy, as he pointed to the right.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “That’s why the arch has been built,” Rob told him.
